Summary
Acorn Aluminium have a great opportunity for a talented person to join our Sales and Estimating team in Nottingham. The role will train you in all aspects of working with customers, from initial enquiry to order, for our various façade solutions and systems.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
starting salary from 1/4/25 £7.55 per hour, increasing with service and experience. up to £25,397.
Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 June 2025
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Acorn Aluminium are experts in architectural aluminium designing, manufacturing and installing aluminium glazing systems, working with commercial partners to create beautiful buildings. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing capability and unparalleled expertise in design, manufacture and installation, we are innovators in architectural aluminium.
We are a forward-looking company with exciting plans for growth over the coming years and are seeking someone with a fresh outlook who is eager to learn and will immerse themselves in our business and ethos.
In return, our senior team will be very hands-on in working with you to expand your knowledge and skills.
No previous experience in the industry is necessary, just a great attitude and the drive, tenacity and loyalty to help us in our ambitions.
If you wish to have a role within construction at a specialist subcontractor then please apply and we are sure this role will exceed expectations.
Main duties include:
• Assist the Senior Estimator in analysing tender documents, drawings, and specifications to prepare cost estimates
• Gather and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes for materials and services
• Support the team in maintaining accurate records of estimates, calculations, and assumptions
• Work with the design and engineering teams to identify cost-effective solutions
• Develop an understanding of façade systems, materials, and installation processes
• Help monitor project budgets and track costs against initial estimates under the guidance of the Senior Estimator
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, materials, and supplier pricing
Where you’ll work
Unit 2
9 Glaisdale Parkway
Nottingham
NG8 4GP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
* Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
* Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
* Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
* The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
* Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
* Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
* Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
* Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
* Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
* Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
* Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
* The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
* Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
* Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
* Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Your training plan
Level 3 Construction in the Built Environment/Construction Support Technician apprenticeship.
College day release starts September 2025 at Basford Campus delivered one day per week during term time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English & maths (grade minimum 4 or C or Level 2 pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours.